Selected results obtained in major observational sky surveys (DSS, 2MASS, 2dF, SDSS) and deep field observations (HDF, GOODS, UHDF, etc.) are reviewed. Modern surveys provide information on the characteristics and space distribution of millions of galaxies. Deep fields allow one to study galaxies at the stage of formation and to trace their evolution over billions of years. The wealth of observational data is altering the face of modern astronomy: the formulation of problems and their solutions are changing and all the previous knowledge, from planetary studies in the solar system to the most distant galaxies and quasars, is being revised.

PACS: 95.80.+p, 98.62.−g, 98.65.−r (all) DOI: 10.1070/PU2005v048n11ABEH005330 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2005/11/b/ 000236165700002 2005PhyU...48.1109R Citation: Reshetnikov V P "Sky surveys and deep fields of ground-based and space telescopes" Phys. Usp. 48 1109–1127 (2005) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Оригинал: Решетников В П «Обзоры неба и глубокие поля наземных и космических телескопов» УФН 175 1163–1183 (2005); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0175.200511b.1163